The 2024 Street Lines Skate Tournament, held at the iconic Thrashers Skatepark in Pretoria, brought thrilling competition to South Africa‘s skateboarding scene. Presented by LW Mag and Dragon Energy, in association with Converse, Garmin, Balwin Properties, and DJI, the event saw defending champions and 2024 Olympians Boipelo Awuah (Kimberley) and Brandon Valjalo (Johannesburg) reclaim their titles in the Women’s and Men’s divisions respectively.

Allan Adams Photo by Grant Mclachlan

As the biggest skateboarding contest in South Africa, Street Lines 2024 attracted 70 skateboarders from across the country, competing for a share of the R60,000 prize purse and Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatches. The level of talent on display in both the qualifying rounds and finals highlighted the rapid evolution of skateboarding in the region, with skaters showcasing technical skills and creative use of the park to impress the judges.

Photo by Grant Mclachlan

In the Women’s division, newcomers Danielle Pan and Ashley Gindre from Johannesburg delivered strong performances, battling closely for podium positions. Ashley wowed the judges with a Mellon Grab over the Box, a One Foot Nosegrab on the Quarterpipe, and a Boneless on the Bank to secure 3rd place. Danielle, with her own stylish runs including a Mellon Grab over the Box and a Boneless on the Bank, claimed 2nd place.

Boipelo Awuah Photo by Grant Mclachlan

Boipelo Awuah, fresh off competing at the Paris Olympics, dominated the Women’s division once again, clinching her fourth consecutive Street Lines title. Her technical tricks and consistent use of the park, including a Frontboard on the A-Frame Rail and multiple 50-50s, set her apart from the competition and secured her the top spot.

Brandon Valjalo Photo by Grant Mclachlan

The Men’s division final, featuring 15 skaters, was an equally fierce contest. Cape Town’s Jean-marc Johannes delivered a stylish and consistent performance, landing a Lipslide down the Pyramid Rail and a Fakie Noseslide 270 out on the Floor Box, to claim 3rd place. Ethan Cairns, the 2021 Street Lines champion, came close to reclaiming his crown with impressive runs including a Backside Lipslide on the Pyramid Rail and a Hurricane down the Pyramid Rail, earning him the runner-up position.

Photo by Grant Mclachlan

Brandon Valjalo, however, proved unstoppable, returning from international competitions and the Paris Olympics to defend his title. Valjalo’s high-intensity runs featured a mix of difficult and technical tricks, such as a 360 Shove-It on the Pyramid Hip and a Bigspin Boardslide on the big Rail. His dominant performance earned him the 2024 Street Lines championship title once again.

Ethan Cairns Photo by Grant Mclachlan

The event concluded with the Best Trick jam session, where skaters pulled out all the stops to land spectacular tricks. Brandon Valjalo took home the Best Trick title with a standout Bigspin Backside Tailslide to Bigspin out to Fakie, securing a new DJI Neo Drone for his efforts.

“It is incredible to see how quickly the Street Lines Skate Tournament has grown into the country’s premier skateboarding contest. We’re proud to be able to put this event together for the skaters and afford them the opportunity to showcase their skills. The focus on growth and development of the sport locally is key, and Street Lines is a building block to what the future holds.”

Street Lines organiser Ryan van der Spuy expressed pride in the growth of the tournament, stating,

2024 Street Lines Skate Tournament Results

Women:

1st Boipelo Awuah – 91.60 points
2nd Danielle Pan – 35.30
3rd Ashley Gindre – 33.00
4th Zakiswa Lebambo – 26.60
5th Thabiso Mashiyakgomo – 25.00
6th Asiphe Tseek – 8.50

Men:

1st Brandon Valjalo – 197.30 points
2nd Ethan Cairns – 175.00
3rd Jean-marc Johannes – 115.00
4th Karl van Antwerp – 113.50
5th Byron Rhoda – 110.00
6th Siye Matshalilange – 100.30
7th Josh Beukes – 87.60
8th Blue Nkomonde – 77.60
9th Noel Cossa – 67.30
10th Allen Adams – 66.60
11th Terrence Khumalo – 63.00
12th Brad Balie – 53.60
13th Saeed Waggie – 52.00
14th Puddy Zwennis – 49.30
15th Marci Rodrigues – 46.60

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